Our digital world will go into temporary freak out mode, like a little baby Y2K. I read about this and the preparations that certain sectors are having to make, and thought to myself, "wow, seriously? A single second is really wreaking such inconvenience upon society?"
Now usher in the predictable illustration of how in this life, every second counts.
But you guys, it really does matter.
If you could take that extra second we are all getting tomorrow, and hold it in your hand as if it were a magical bean, what would you do with it?
Our seconds on this earth add up. I've wasted so many of my seconds. They've turned into minutes and hours where I could've done more to get outside of myself and make a difference in this world.
It's funny, you know, a lot of times people say to me things like:
"Oh, I know you're so busy."
"We were going to ask you to help but knew you'd be booked."
"I've always wanted to spend time with you, but you know so many people."
I AM busy. But if my "busyness" ever makes me unapproachable or inaccessible, then God, please significantly slow me down.
The best seconds spent are those blessing others in the name of Christ, and I'll be transparent and real in saying I'm honestly not too good at that sometimes.
My struggles often banish me back to bed. I keep very large circles, but my true circles are very small because I sport a lot of emotional and spiritual burn marks.
It can't be an excuse anymore, because seconds are so short, so meaningful - and who knows how many I've wasted and how many I have left?
I gave myself a little challenge a month or so ago:
If something hurts, be honest. If something's disappointing, talk to God first. If a relapse happens, then cry, tremble and scream, but then climb out of it.
Just. Climb. Out of it.
I need to make it a priority in my life to follow God's call. In every second. Not just when I feel like it or when the stars align perfectly in my favor.
I know I need to walk with mental and physical illness, but I most importantly need to walk in obedience to a God that is perfectly capable of healing me anytime He wants to - but cares more about loving, teaching and saving me instead.
How will I make my seconds count? I have some ideas.
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